The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 19,300

€ 22,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
P-J
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
510 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft